The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,600
 SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16)
102.3
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft